Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312667413 - Gilmore Refridgeration Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Gilmore Refridgeration Inc
240 N Orange
City Of Industry, CA 91744
Mailing Address:
421 E Rt 66, Glendora, CA 91740
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7623
NAICS: 811412/Appliance Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/28/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/28/2011
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
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Accident | 102712718 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on July 10, 2011, Employee #1, an HVAC worker, was working with two coworkers cutting a pipe that was not being used. Employee #1 was on a scissor lift with fall protection at a height of 20 feet. The lift was a Genie, Model GS-1930. One of the coworkers served as his watch, while the other was instructed to cut and remove the unused line for peroxide (marked and already purged), using his reciprocating saw. For an unknown reason, the coworker cut into the wrong line marked peracetic acid, which is a strong oxidizer. After the wrong line was inadvertently cut, Employee #1 was exposed to the peracetic acid and attempted to jump off of the lift. He was saved from injury by his fall protection harness. His supervisor assisted in getting him down, removing him to fresh air and calling emergency services. Employee #1 was hospitalized for seven days.
Keywords: LUNG, SAW, CHEMICAL BURN, FALL PROTECTION, PIPE, CHEMICAL VAPOR, AERIAL LIFT
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 312667413 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |